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Street Vendors: The Latin American Tradition Powering LA’s Streets Street Vendors: The Latin American Tradition Powering LA’s Streets
Culture May 26, 2025

Street Vendors: The Latin American Tradition Powering LA’s Streets

How immigrant entrepreneurs are shaping Los Angeles culture and economy—one tamale at ... more

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California legislative ‘drama’ and 2024 climate bills California legislative ‘drama’ and 2024 climate bills
Climate Change September 10, 2024

California legislative ‘drama’ and 2024 climate bills

A slew of environmental bills passed the California Legislature before the legislative ... more

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For Valentine’s Day, facts about marriage and dating in the U.S. For Valentine’s Day, facts about marriage and dating in the U.S.
Relationship February 14, 2024

For Valentine’s Day, facts about marriage and dating in the U.S.

Today, many Americans will celebrate Valentine's Day with important people in their ... more

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WHO declares mpox outbreaks in Africa a global health emergency WHO declares mpox outbreaks in Africa a global health emergency
Health August 15, 2024

WHO declares mpox outbreaks in Africa a global health emergency

The World Health Organization declared the mpox outbreaks in Congo and elsewhere ... more

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A ‘quiet’ liver disease is on the rise in Hispanic people A ‘quiet’ liver disease is on the rise in Hispanic people
Health March 7, 2023

A ‘quiet’ liver disease is on the rise in Hispanic people

Hispanic Americans are disproportionately diagnosed with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and NASH, ... more

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Culture Affects How Latinos Experience Pain Culture Affects How Latinos Experience Pain
Health January 12, 2024

Culture Affects How Latinos Experience Pain

Latinos tend to be more sensitive to pain than Whites. Yet they ... more

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Can yogurt reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes? Can yogurt reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes?
Health May 8, 2024

Can yogurt reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes?

Sharp-eyed grocery shoppers may notice new labels in the dairy aisle touting ... more

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Here’s How to Recover After Big Holiday Meals Here’s How to Recover After Big Holiday Meals
Health November 28, 2024

Here’s How to Recover After Big Holiday Meals

The holiday season is a time for indulgent meals with festive favorites ... more

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Expensive? Not healthy? Americans are saying goodbye to breakfast Expensive? Not healthy? Americans are saying goodbye to breakfast
Economy September 20, 2023

Expensive? Not healthy? Americans are saying goodbye to breakfast

American families no longer appear to be gathering around the breakfast table, ... more

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Evictions have a more devastating effect on children Evictions have a more devastating effect on children
Housing October 3, 2023

Evictions have a more devastating effect on children

The Americans most at risk of eviction are babies and toddlers, according ... more

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Boss pay: want to make the big money in California? Boss pay: want to make the big money in California?
Business June 5, 2024

Boss pay: want to make the big money in California?

Think about becoming a boss in charge of high-skilled workers in big ... more

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Economic Uncertainty Spurs Consumer Spending Economic Uncertainty Spurs Consumer Spending
Economy February 19, 2025

Economic Uncertainty Spurs Consumer Spending

Consumer spending: One in five Americans reported making more purchases than usual ... more

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Zero-Emission Truck Rule Scrapped: California Backs Down After Multistate Lawsuit Zero-Emission Truck Rule Scrapped: California Backs Down After Multistate Lawsuit
LA Politics May 8, 2025

Zero-Emission Truck Rule Scrapped: California Backs Down After Multistate Lawsuit

Nebraska leads 17-state alliance against electric truck mandates, citing supply chain and ... more

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Immigrants Pay More in Taxes Than the Wealthiest US Households Immigrants Pay More in Taxes Than the Wealthiest US Households
Economy May 20, 2025

Immigrants Pay More in Taxes Than the Wealthiest US Households

In 40 of the 50 states that make up the United States, ... more

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Construction employment is booming; Latinos represent 28% of the workforce Construction employment is booming; Latinos represent 28% of the workforce
Labor January 9, 2024

Construction employment is booming; Latinos represent 28% of the workforce

America's labor market is coming off a boil, but one unexpected corner ... more

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It wasn’t pretty, but it was fair. Thousands of workers march to renegotiate a labor contract. It wasn’t pretty, but it was fair. Thousands of workers march to renegotiate a labor contract.
Labor April 30, 2025

It wasn’t pretty, but it was fair. Thousands of workers march to renegotiate a labor contract.

Yes, it's Los Angeles, the entertainment capital of the world, where, supposedly, ... more